Monarch

Omu-Aran (Kwara) – An atmosphere of joy pervaded the Omu-Aran community in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara on Saturday following the approval of a new monarch. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that […]

January 13, 2018UDComments Off on Monarch hails INEC for hitch-free re-run poll in Anambra

By Stanley Nwanosike/Peter Okolie Enugu – The Anambra Central Traditional Rulers’ Council has hailed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for conducting a hitch-free and transparent re-run election in the area. The Chairman of the […]

Koro (Kwara) – Oba Peter Aremu, the traditional ruler of Koro in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara,,on Saturday advocated the provision of constitutional role to traditional rulers in the country. Aremu made the call […]

Yenagoa- The paramount ruler of Ekpetiama community in Yenagoa, Bayelsa, Bubaraye Dakolo, has attributed the widespread pollution of enviroment in the Niger Delta to weak regulatory framework. Dakolo said this in his palace during an advocacy […]

Kabba ( Kogi)- Late traditional ruler of Kabba town, Kogi, Oba Michael Olabayo, was on Saturday laid to rest in a ceremony attended by Gov. Yahaya Bello and other eminent personalities. The state burial […]

Benin- The Onojie of Ogwa Kingdom in Esan West Local Government Area of Edo, Victor Ehiozogie, on Wednesday said the state needed an experienced technocrat to positively turn it around. The monarch made the remark […]

Abuja – The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, says the new Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, represents a new generation of bridge-builders in Nigeria. [pro_ad_display_adzone id=”70560″] Osinbajo was speaking against the backdrop of the […]

Warri, Delta – Chairman of Urhobo Traditional Rulers Council in Delta, Ovie Richard Ogbon, has urged the state government to provide adequate security for traditional rulers in the state. Ogbon, who is the Ohworode of […]

Akure – Oba Adegoke Adewusi, Olufon of Ifon, has lauded the mega primary school initiative by Gov. Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State. Adewusi gave the commendation while receiving the management of Ondo State Universal Basic […]

Akun (Nasarawa State) – The District Head of Wakama in Nasarawa State, Mr Peter Angbazo, has appealed to Nigerians to avoid all negative tendencies in 2016 in order to achieve speedy development in the country. […]

Abuja -The Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, on Tuesday, condoled with the government and people of Benue State over the demise of Tor Tiv, Alfred Torkula. This condolence is conveyed in a […]

Abuja – Speaker, House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has commiserated with the government and people of Bauchi state over the death of the Emir of Misau, Alhaji Muhammadu Manga. This is contained in a statement […]

Kano- Alhaji Ado Kurawa, the former Director, Research and Documentation Unit, Ado Bayero Foundation, has described the late Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, as the most influential monarch in the history of Kano Emirate […]

Gwanara (Kwara)- The Emir of Gwanara in Kwara, Alhaji Abdullahi Idris, has advised candidates who contested Saturday’s presidential and National Assembly elections to accept the outcome of the polls as the verdict of the people. He […]

Bakassi- Dr Etim Okon-Edet, the Paramount Ruler of Bakassi in Cross River, has appealed to the Federal Government to ensure proper resettlement of Bakassi indigenes who were displaced from the Bakassi peninsula. Etim made the appeal […]

PANTISAWA (TARABA) – The Chief of Mumuye, Alhaji Ado Adamu, has cautioned politicians against destroying the campaign posters and billboards of their opponents in the interest of peace. [pro_ad_display_adzone id=”10″] He gave the advice in […]

Nawgu (Anambra)- Igwe George Okaa-Onwuogu, the Traditional Ruler of Nawgu Community in Anambra, on Wednesday urged the Federal and state governments to re-package indigenous cultures to attract foreign exchange. “Our culture needs first-class packaging, just […]

PORT HARCOURT – The Traditional Ruler of Ogbaland in Rivers, Dr Chukwumela Nnam-Obi II, has called on politicians to avoid making inflammatory statements as the country prepared for elections in February. [pro_ad_display_adzone id=”10″] Obi, who […]

AKUN (NASARAWA) – The District Head of Wakama, Nasarawa State, Mr Peter Angbazo, has urged Nigerians to unite, embrace peace and love one another irrespective of ethnic, religious and political affiliation. Angbazo told the News […]

Badagry (Lagos State)- The Akran of Badagry, Aholu Menu-Toyi 1, has called on Nigerians, especially Christians, to pray for peace and unity in order to solve the problems facing the country. He made the call […]

KARSHI (NASARAWA STATE) – A first class Emir of Karshi, Nasarawa State, Alhaji Mohammad Bako, has appealed to Nigerians to continue to pray for the emergence of credible, honest and God-fearing leaders during the 2015 […]

ILORIN – A traditional ruler, Oba AbdulGaniyu Olusookun II, will on Tuesday in Ilorin lay the foundation stone of the secretariat of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kwara chapter. The task by the […]

OSOGBO – The Orangun of Oke-Ila, Osun, Oba Adedokun Abolarin, has established a free Secondary School for indigent students in his domain. Abolarin told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Oke-Ila, Ifedayo Local Government […]

OBUAMA (RIVERS) – Chief Omubo Odibo, the traditional ruler of Obuama community in Degema council of Rivers, on Saturday called on Nigerians to imbibe peaceful coexistence in order to attain greatness. Odibo said made the […]

Okitipupa (Ondo State) – The oil-rich Etikan Kingdom in the Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State was on Saturday agog as Gov. Olusegun Mimiko installed the new Olikan of Etikan, Oba Adedoyin Oyetakin, (Mafemiwa1) […]

OGU (Rivers) – The paramount ruler of Ogu community in Rivers, Chief Nicholas Ibiebele-Nimenibo, on Sunday urged recipients of the recent national awards to reciprocate the honour by enhancing national development. Ibie-Nimenibo gave the charge […]

ABUJA – The traditional ruler of Iwaro-Oka, Akoko, Ondo, King Stephen Ogunoye, on Tuesday called on the Federal Government to promote local cultural festivals to boost tourism. Ogunoye said this at a news conference in […]

LAGOS – The Onibeju of Ibeju Land, Oba Rafiu Salami, said on Thursday that the community would partner with investors and other individuals to develop its tourism potential. The monarch spoke in an interview with […]

ILORIN – Oba Samuel Adelodun, the Owalobo of Obbo-Aiyegunle in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara, says unemployed Nigerians are not utilising the opportunities offered by the National Directorate of Employment (NDE). Adelodun, a former […]

The Nigerian security service have reportedly commenced a high-level investigation of a monarch in northern Nigeria, suspected to have links with the members of Boko Haram. The investigation became necessary following intelligence gathered from Khartoum, the capital […]

ENUGU – A traditional ruler in Abia State, Chief Kenneth Uga, is under investigation by the Enugu State Police Command over alleged case of fraud. This was disclosed by a press statement made available to […]

IJEBU-ODE – President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday commended Oba Sikiru Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland, for his commitment to the nation’s peace, unity and economic prosperity during his 54 years on the throne. The President, […]

UMUAHIA – The First Lady, Mrs Patience Jonathan, on Friday, joined other prominent Nigerians to pay respect to the late traditional ruler of Ozulobu community in Abia, Eze Bob Ogbonna.The Speaker, House of Representatives, Alhaji […]